Description:
A presentation of spatial theories and methods that support an integrated approach to the analysis of land use change, this book addresses scientific issues such as the dynamics of change, integration and feedback between system elements, and scale issues in space and time. Focusing on spatial representation and modeling, it examines a series of case studies that demonstrate tropical and developing countries and changes in rapidly urbanizing areas. It also examines management issues such as requirements for improved decision-making in land management and the interpretation and communication of scientific knowledge for adaptive management.